Education Welfare Service.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004

Tuesday, 22 June 2004

Ceisteanna (154)

Charlie O'Connor

Ceist:

144 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to difficulties being experienced in a school (details supplied) in Tallaght, Dublin 24 in respect of the need for a school attendance officer; if he has made contact with the school in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18339/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The particular difficulties regarding educational welfare officer cover in Tallaght have been brought to the attention of my Department. Discussions are taking place between officials of my Department and senior management of the National Educational Welfare Board with a view to putting in place procedures to resolve these difficulties as soon as possible.